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The Remarkable Sayings, Apothegms and Maxims of the Eastern Nati∣ons; with Observations upon them.
1. A Mahometan consulted Aïscheh, one of Mahomet's Wives, asking her Advice about the Conduct of his Life: Aïscheh answered; Acknow∣ledg God, command your Tongue, refrain your Anger, get Knowledg, stand firm in your Religion, abstain from Evil, converse with good People, cover the Faults of your Neighbour, assist the Poor with your Alms, and expect Eternity for your Reward.
Observation. According to the Mahometan Histories, Mahomet had fourteen Wives, amongst whom was this Aïscheh, Daughter to Aboubekir, the first Successor of Mahomet. She liv'd nine Years with him, and died a long time after under the Reign of Caliph Maavia, she being then 65 Years old.
2. Hormouzan, whom the King of Persia had intrusted with the Government of Schouschter, the Capital City of the Pro∣vince of Khousistan, fought the Arabs seven∣ty times, when they conquer'd the King∣dom